LICE Unveils New Single "Fatigued, Confused" Ahead of Upcoming Album

Bristol-formed Experimental Rock Group Set to Release "Third Time At The Beach" on September 20th

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LICE, the Bristol-formed experimental rock group, has released their latest single "Fatigued, Confused" from their forthcoming album "Third Time At The Beach".

The new album, set to be released on September 20th via AD 93, is described as a three-part epic exploring the struggle to better understand the world around us.

"Fatigued, Confused" marks a pivotal moment in the album's narrative, focusing on attaining greater self-understanding. The band describes it as opening the album's final 'act', where the individual embraces a new understanding of the world. The track features a unique blend of dubby electronic drums and wiry guitar, showcasing LICE's innovative approach to songwriting.

This single follows the release of "Red Fibres" and "Mown In Circles", which have garnered support from influential tastemakers including BBC 6Music's Huw Stephens, Mary Anne Hobbs, and Emily Pilbeam, as well as publications such as DORK, CRACK, NARC, The Line Of Best Fit, and So Young.

"Third Time At The Beach" is structured in three movements, each representing a different stage of understanding and growth. The album's sound is diverse, ranging from lush piano balladry to crushing industrial, and from swampy avant-garde compositions to triumphant rock freakouts. LICE employs vocal manipulation, field recordings, and a mix of studio recordings and home demos to create a spatially elastic, collage-like effect.

Lyrically, the album takes listeners on a journey through time and space, featuring characters from ancient civilizations, the Industrial Revolution, outer space, and even prehistoric times. The band describes the album as "a celebration of feeling confused or intimidated by the processes that shape our lives."

Following the album's release, LICE will embark on a UK tour in October, with dates scheduled in Bristol, Falmouth, Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester, and London.